In convincing fashion, the Swiss women’s national team won the first game of the best-of-three relegation round series against Japan 3-1. They are now just one victory away from staying in the top division.

“The Miracle of Sochi” with a win in the bronze medal game against Sweden did not repeat itself. The Swiss lost their last game of the preliminary round against Sweden (1-2 SO) and will face Japan in the relegation round.

The Swiss women’s national team wins their first game in this year's World Championship in Kamloops (Canada) against Japan. For head coach Daniela Diaz, this is “the first step in the right direction.”